Biography
Julio is the Coordinator of Musical Theatre Dance. Native Spanish and fluent English speaker. He received his BFA in dance from The Ailey School/Fordham University and MFA in musical theatre from San Diego State University. He has spent the past 20 years as a performer, producer, director, choreographer and educator in the United States and abroad. Julio previously served as an adjunct instructor at Syracuse University and student graduate instructor at San Diego State University. He is a member of Actors' Equity (AEA), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Musical Theater Educators' Alliance (MTEA).
In 2020, Julio founded the nonprofit Teatro San Diego for which he raised over $150,000 through fundraising efforts and grant writing. He served as president of Teatro San Diego from 2020-2025. His passion is the continued effort in providing access to arts education in communities and neighborhoods historically under-funded and under-represented in the performing arts. Julio is grateful for the continued effort in curating a safe communal environment with collaborative artists at Texas State!
In 2020, Julio founded the nonprofit Teatro San Diego for which he raised over $150,000 through fundraising efforts and grant writing. He served as president of Teatro San Diego from 2020-2025. His passion is the continued effort in providing access to arts education in communities and neighborhoods historically under-funded and under-represented in the performing arts. Julio is grateful for the continued effort in curating a safe communal environment with collaborative artists at Texas State!
Research Interests
Examining Global Access in Theatre and Dance Curriculum
Equal Access to Arts Education in Global Communities
Equal Access to Arts Education in Global Communities
Teaching Interests
Dance
History of Musical Theatre
Audition Preparation
Nonprofit Administration
Business of Theatre
History of Musical Theatre
Audition Preparation
Nonprofit Administration
Business of Theatre